Colchester U3a
Analysis
Colchester U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Colchester U3a reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £11k to £17k (+46%), an average of +9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Colchester U3a sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Baldons Village Hall (£17k), Woolpit Institute (£17k) and Sandbach Choral Society (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
U3A is an international organisation for the retired and others with time to devote to learning and teaching. People gain valuable knowledge through life's experiences which they can pass on to others by means of shared interest groups. All members are encouraged to contribute.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Baldons Village Hall | Oxford | £17k |
| Woolpit Institute | Bury St Edmunds | £17k |
| Sandbach Choral Society | Cheshire | £17k |
| Ulverston Choral Society | Ulverston | £17k |